Tokyo: News
10 Dec 2024
JapanTokyo government introduces 4-day workweek to boost fertility rates
The Tokyo government has announced plans to introduce a four-day workweek for its employees from April.
06 Dec 2024
BBCJ-pop legend Miho Nakayama found dead at 54; investigation underway
Miho Nakayama, a beloved icon of Japanese pop culture as an actor and singer, was discovered dead at her Tokyo home on Friday. She was 54.
20 Nov 2024
Netflix'Alice in Borderland' S03 arrives in 2025: What to expect
Finally putting an end to the suspense for fans of the Japanese series Alice in Borderland, Netflix has announced a release window for its third season.
15 Nov 2024
JapanPrincess Yuriko, Japan's oldest royal member, dies at 101
Princess Yuriko, the oldest member of Japan's imperial family, has passed away at the age of 101.
23 Oct 2024
JapanJapan's solution to surging knife-attacks are 'umbrellas'; how they work
Amid a rise in knife attacks, Japan will be placing hundreds of blade-resistant umbrellas on its trains.
25 Sep 2024
ChinaJapan could get first woman or youngest-ever PM on Friday
Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) will hold a leadership vote on Friday, which could result in the country's first female or youngest-ever prime minister.
19 Sep 2024
NintendoNintendo, Pokemon Company sue 'Palworld' creator over patent infringement
Nintendo and The Pokemon Company have initiated legal proceedings against Pocketpair Inc., the Tokyo-based creator of the popular survival adventure game "Palworld."
01 Sep 2024
COVID-19Unable to quit, Japanese workers are turning to 'resignation experts'
In Japan, a country known for its intense work culture and long hours, resigning from a job can be seen as the ultimate form of disrespect.
01 Sep 2024
IranNo bed for 8'1in volleyball player at Paris Paralympic Games
Morteza Mehrzadselakjani, the world's second-tallest man standing at 8ft 1 inch, has reportedly been sleeping on the floor during his participation in the Paris Paralympic Games.
28 Aug 2024
ParalympicsParis Paralympics 2024: When, where to watch Indian athletes live
The Paris Paralympics 2024 is set to begin on Wednesday, with India fielding its largest-ever contingent of 84 athletes.
28 Aug 2024
JapanJapanese panic buy rice as shortage hits, government urges calm
The Japanese government is urging citizens to remain calm as panic buying of rice continues across the country.
23 Aug 2024
JapanWhy Japan's only 'weather shrine' is seeing surge in visitors
Tokyo's Kisho Jinja weather shrine, the only one of its kind in Japan, is witnessing a significant increase in visitors.
18 Aug 2024
ChatGPTAI tool meant for autonomous research modified its own code
Tokyo-based research firm Sakana AI, has unveiled a groundbreaking AI system named "The AI Scientist."
31 Jul 2024
LifestyleHead over to these serene nature escapes near Tokyo
Tokyo, a bustling metropolis known for its towering skyscrapers and vibrant city life, also serves as a gateway to several serene nature escapes.
22 Jul 2024
FoodJapanese researchers innovate simple solution to reduce food waste
Researchers in Tokyo, Japan have developed a straightforward technique to help households reduce food waste by organizing their refrigerators more efficiently.
17 Jul 2024
Denmark'Super spicy' chips land 14 Tokyo students in hospital
Fourteen high school students in Tokyo, Japan were hospitalized after consuming "super spicy" potato chips, as reported by local media.
12 Jul 2024
LifestylePack these essential items for your Tokyo adventure
Tokyo, a bustling metropolis, blends traditional culture with cutting-edge technology. From ancient temples to towering skyscrapers, it offers an endless array of experiences.
11 Jul 2024
ChatGPTCan AI help the blind navigate cities? One gamer's experiment
Mashiro, a blind Japanese eSports gamer, recently utilized artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot ChatGPT to navigate his way to a Para eSports meet-up in Tokyo.
18 Jun 2024
LifestyleTokyo's cherry blossoms: A seasonal spectacle
Tokyo transforms into a picturesque canvas when cherry blossoms, or sakura, bloom.
15 Jun 2024
JapanBianca Censori's 'barely-there' 'naked' outfit stirs controversy in Japan
Bianca Censori, wife of Kanye West—now legally known as Ye—has sparked outrage among Japanese citizens due to her revealing outfit during a shopping trip in Tokyo.
07 Jun 2024
Elon MuskJapan introduces new dating app to boost declining birth rates
Japan's concerning national birth rate has forced its government to launch a unique solution: a dating app.
17 May 2024
Travel And TourismTokyo's hidden green places are a must-visit for nature lovers
Tokyo, a bustling metropolis famed for its neon-lit streets and towering skyscrapers, also harbors tranquil retreats within its urban sprawl.
15 May 2024
Travel And TourismMake your way to Tokyo's tranquil mountain onsen escapes
Tokyo, a vibrant city, serves as the starting point for tranquil onsen retreats hidden in the nearby mountains.
14 May 2024
AnimeTop recommendations to enjoy Tokyo's anime adventure
Tokyo, the vibrant heart of Japan, is a paradise for anime enthusiasts.
13 May 2024
Travel And TourismTokyo urban hiking essentials: What to pack
Tokyo's urban hiking blends the new with the old, offering a unique experience.
10 May 2024
Travel And TourismTokyo's nighttime photo adventure for avid photographers
As daylight fades, Tokyo begins its transformation into a dazzling playground for photographers.
08 May 2024
Travel And TourismTokyo's retro arcade adventures that are enjoyable for gamers
Tokyo, a city celebrated for its advanced technology, also shelters alleys that whisk you to bygone times.
08 May 2024
Travel And TourismRecommendations for an ultimate tech adventure in Tokyo
Tokyo, the bustling capital of Japan, is a paradise for technology lovers.
01 May 2024
LifestyleExplore Tokyo's cherry blossom charm with this travel guide
As cherry blossoms unfurl, Tokyo undergoes a stunning transformation.
30 Apr 2024
Mad HatterExplore Tokyo's flavorsome side with these recommendations
Tokyo presents a sensory feast, and its themed dining spots are a testament to this.
24 Apr 2024
Travel And TourismJapan's bullet trains likely to get 'private rooms' from 2026
Japan's renowned Shinkansen trains (or the "bullet trains" as known to the world) are all set for a significant upgrade.
18 Apr 2024
Travel And TourismHave you been to these hidden cultural gems in Tokyo
Tokyo, a vibrant metropolis famed for its neon lights and towering buildings, also harbors cultural treasures off the beaten path.
17 Apr 2024
JapanTokyo's fashion districts offer a journey through style
Tokyo pulses with fashion at every turn, a cityscape where the elegance of traditional kimonos blends with Harajuku's bold styles.
15 Apr 2024
Travel And TourismWitness Tokyo's best cherry blossom views with this guide
Each spring, Tokyo is transformed into a pink wonderland as cherry blossoms, or "sakura," begin to bloom throughout the city.
12 Apr 2024
Travel And TourismTokyo's tranquil hot springs and gardens you need to explore
Tokyo, a bustling metropolis, is also a haven for serene escapes with its traditional onsen and tranquil gardens.
10 Apr 2024
Travel And TourismGo for a ramen exploration adventure in Tokyo
Tokyo, a bustling metropolis brimming with energy, is also a paradise for those passionate about ramen.
05 Apr 2024
Travel And TourismTokyo's cherry blossom spectacle: Best spots and things to do
Tokyo transforms during cherry blossom season, as delicate pink petals blanket the city.
04 Apr 2024
Japan6.3-magnitude earthquake strikes off eastern Japan
A 6.3-magnitude earthquake was reported off the eastern shores of Honshu, Japan on Thursday.
03 Apr 2024
Travel And TourismTokyo's tech and tradition: A dynamic fusion for tourists
Tokyo, the capital of Japan, is a city where tradition and technology exist side by side.
22 Mar 2024
LifestyleHidden gems in Tokyo that are waiting to be explored
Tokyo, often seen as a vast metropolis aglow with neon and lined with towering skyscrapers, indeed has its areas of bright lights and modern structures.
22 Mar 2024
Travel And TourismTake a tour of Tokyo's high-tech wonderland with this guide
Tokyo, Japan's dynamic capital, is a playground for cutting-edge technology and electronic marvels.
15 Mar 2024
Travel And TourismExploring Tokyo's cherry blossom extravaganza unveiled
Spring in Tokyo, Japan, is marked by the blooming of cherry blossoms, or sakura, turning the city into a pink spectacle.
12 Mar 2024
Travel And TourismTokyo's tranquil retreats that are worth exploring
Tokyo, a vibrant city alive with energy, is encircled by havens of peace ideal for those looking to escape the weekend hustle.
12 Mar 2024
Travel And TourismExploring Tokyo's multifaceted charm: Things to do; places to visit
Tokyo, a bustling metropolis, offers a journey through history, culture, technology, and cuisine.
13 Feb 2024
JapanCassette tapes experience a revival in Japan
In a world where the digital strains of streaming services reign supreme, a fascinating and unexpected revival is sweeping across Japan - the resurgence of cassette tapes.
07 Feb 2024
Taylor SwiftHow Taylor Swift's 'The Eras Tour' will impact Tokyo's economy
Pop sensation Taylor Swift is rewriting the "playbook of entertainment economics" through her ongoing globally acclaimed The Eras Tour.
31 Jan 2024
JapanWho was Hinako Ashihara, what caused 'manga' artist's death
The manga community is in mourning over the loss of renowned Japanese artist Hinako Ashihara, who was tragically found dead in a suspected suicide near Tokyo on Monday. She was 50.
02 Jan 2024
JapanTokyo: Passenger plane collides with Coast Guard aircraft; 5 dead
A Japan Airlines plane carrying nearly 400 people caught fire as it landed on a runway at Tokyo's Haneda airport on Tuesday evening (local time), BBC reported.
01 Jan 2024
JapanJapan: 7.6-magnitude earthquake triggers tsunami in coastal areas
A 7.6-magnitude earthquake struck central Japan, along the coastal regions of Ishikawa, Niigata, and Toyama prefectures, on Monday (local time).
12 Dec 2023
Travel And TourismThese are world's top city destinations (2023), guess who's first
Paris has secured its reign as the world's most alluring city destination, topping the charts in Euromonitor International's 2023 City Destinations Index.
05 Oct 2023
TsunamiJapan hit by 6.6 magnitude earthquake
A 6.6-magnitude earthquake struck near Torishima Island, off the eastern coast of Japan's Izu Peninsula, at 11:00am (local time) on Thursday.
18 Jul 2023
Lord ShivaShiva devotees take out 82 km-long Kanwar Yatra in Japan
In the holy month of Shravan, Shiva devotees took out a remarkable 82-kilometer-long Kanwar Yatra in Tokyo, Japan.
06 Apr 2023
JapanWhat is 'Hikikomori,' the Japanese phenomenon driving millions into loneliness
While people worldwide are still recovering from the consequences of lockdowns and self-isolations amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, a new phenomenon called "Hikikomori" is rapidly spreading in Japan.
06 Mar 2023
JapanJapan will 'disappear' if people don't have kids: PM's advisor
Japan Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's advisor Masako Mori, in a recent interview, said that the country would cease to exist if the fall in its birth rate is not immediately controlled.
18 Jan 2023
LifestyleThese are the 5 most futuristic cities in the world
Human civilization has come a long way since the hunting-gathering era.
30 Sep 2022
Japan5 stunningly dangerous trails in Japan for your next adventure
Japan is a gorgeous country of mountains, lakes, forests, and hills, that will keep you absolutely hooked on its beauty.
18 Sep 2022
JapanSuper typhoon 'Nanmadol' approaches southwest Japan, millions told to evacuate
Over four million people have been ordered to evacuate in the Kyushu region as a super typhoon, named Nanmadol, is set to hit southwest Japan on Sunday, reported national broadcaster NHK.
24 Jun 2022
Books5 Haruki Murakami books you wouldn't want to miss
Japanese author Haruki Murakami is widely known for his surreal works dealing with loss, loneliness, and boredom.
24 May 2022
Narendra Modi'A partnership of trust': PM Modi on India-US relations
US President Joe Biden on Tuesday told PM Narendra Modi he was committed to making the Indo-American partnership "among the closest on Earth."
23 May 2022
JapanMade our democracy strong, resilient: PM Modi in Tokyo
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government had made Indian democracy robust and resilient in the past eight years.
28 Sep 2021
Varanasi'The Brittle Thread' to premiere at Tokyo International Film Festival
Indian filmmaker Ritesh Sharma's feature directorial debut The Brittle Thread (Jhini Bini Chadariya) is set to have its world premiere at the 34th Tokyo International Film Festival, the makers announced on Tuesday.
09 Sep 2021
JapanJapan extends virus emergency until end of September
Japan announced on Thursday that it is extending a coronavirus state of emergency in Tokyo and 18 other areas until the end of September as health care systems remain under severe strain, although new COVID-19 infections have slowed slightly.
03 Sep 2021
DelhiIndian Paralympic medalists return home to tumultuous welcome
Four Indian para-athletes, including javelin throw gold medalist Sumit Antil, on Friday returned home to a never-seen-before boisterous welcome during which supporters and media jostled to catch a glimpse of them at the New Delhi airport.
03 Sep 2021
BadmintonParalympics: Shuttlers Suhas, Tarun, Manoj enter men's singles semifinals
Indian shuttlers Suhas Yathiraj and Tarun Dhillon continued their impressive run, notching up contrasting wins in their respective second group match to qualify for the semifinals in the badminton competition of the Tokyo Paralympics on Friday.
28 Aug 2021
Table TennisPaddler Bhavinaben Patel scripts history, storms into Paralympics final
Bhavinaben Patel continued to script history as she became the first Indian to enter the final of the table tennis event in Tokyo Paralympics with a hard-fought 3-2 win over China's Miao Zhang in a Class IV semifinal on Saturday.
27 Aug 2021
Table TennisParalympics: Bhavinaben becomes first player to enter table tennis quarterfinals
Bhavinaben Patel on Friday became the first Indian table tennis player to enter the Tokyo Paralympics quarterfinals with a dominating win over Joyce de Oliveira of Brazil in the women's singles Class IV event at the Tokyo Games.
20 Aug 2021
Neeraj Chopra#Cringe trends: RJ Malishka's Neeraj Chopra interview angers netizens
Neeraj Chopra became a national hero when he won Gold at the Tokyo Olympics.
20 Aug 2021
JapanJapan to bring soil samples from Mars moon by 2029
Japan's space agency plans to bring soil samples back from the Mars region ahead of the US and Chinese missions now operating on Mars, in hopes of finding clues to the planet's origin and traces of possible life.
17 Aug 2021
JapanMaki Kaji, the maker of Sudoku, passes away
Maki Kaji, the creator of the popular numbers puzzle Sudoku whose life's work was spreading the joy of puzzles, has died, his Japanese company said on Tuesday. Kaji was 69 and had bile duct cancer.
06 Aug 2021
BelarusTwo Belarus team coaches removed from Tokyo Olympics
Two Belarus team coaches have been removed from the Olympics, four days after they were involved in trying to send sprinter Krystsina Tsimanouskaya back to their country.
06 Aug 2021
WrestlingTokyo Olympics: Wrestler Bajrang Punia moves to semifinal
Bajrang Punia put his tactical acumen and strength to good use in the second period to pin Iran's Morteza Cheka Ghiasi for a semifinal berth in men's free-style 65kg event which took him closer to an Olympic medal on debut, in Tokyo on Friday.
04 Aug 2021
WrestlingRavi Dahiya, Deepak Punia win by technical superiority, enter quarterfinals
Indian wrestlers Ravi Dahiya and Deepak Punia began their Olympics campaigns with technical superiority victories, reaching the men's freestyle 57kg and 86kg quarterfinals respectively with ease, in Tokyo on Wednesday.
04 Aug 2021
Neeraj ChopraNeeraj Chopra qualifies for javelin throw final, Shivpal Singh out
Medal contender Neeraj Chopra became the first Indian javelin thrower to enter the finals of the Olympic Games with a stunning throw of 86.65m in his opening attempt that put him on top of the qualification round in Tokyo on Wednesday.
03 Aug 2021
BoxingBoxing: Lovlina Borgohain chases historic Olympic final berth
A medal already secured, Lovlina Borgohain (69kg) will be in pursuit of history when she takes on reigning world champion Busenaz Surmeneli of Turkey in the Olympic semifinals in Tokyo on Wednesday, aiming to become the first-ever Indian boxer to advance to the games final.
02 Aug 2021
Bajrang PuniaMedal hopes high as Indian wrestlers begin campaign on Tuesday
Their remarkable performances in the build-up to the Tokyo Games creating high hopes of multiple medals at the Olympics, Bajrang Punia and Vinesh Phogat will have the spotlight on them when India's seven wrestlers, beginning with Sonam Malik, open their campaigns in Tokyo from Tuesday.
02 Aug 2021
Indian Women's Hockey TeamA movie on self belief did the trick: Sjoerd Marijne
Watching a movie on self-belief after three consecutive losses rebuilt the Indian women's hockey team's shattered morale and helped it to "aim for the clouds," the side's Dutch coach Sjoerd Marijne revealed on Monday after Rani Rampal and Co. entered their maiden Olympic semifinals in Tokyo.
02 Aug 2021
Dutee ChandTokyo Olympics: Dutee Chand finishes last in 200m heat race
Sprinter Dutee Chand ran her season's best in 200m but that was not enough for a semifinals berth as she made a disappointing exit from the Olympics after finishing last in her heat race in Tokyo on Monday.
31 Jul 2021
2020 Tokyo OlympicsKamalpreet Kaur finishes second in discus qualification to make finals
Discus thrower Kamalpreet Kaur produced one of the best performances by an Indian in the Olympics, though in a qualifying round, as she made it to the finals of the ongoing Games after finishing second in Tokyo on Saturday.
